Are you ready to to step up your Laser Cutting game? This class will give you the knowledge to use our 120 Watt and our Fiber Lasers.

The 120 Watt laser is capable of cutting and etching thicker materials at higher speeds, and with an 18"x32" bed you can cut larger sheets of material as well.

The Fiber laser is designed to etch and mark metals that are not allowed on the other lasers, it can also do some amazing things to mirrored and certain colors of acrylic that are not possible on the other lasers!

* Membership is verified at the time of the class session. Be sure to bring your badge.

LAS103: Laser Cutting and Etching SBU - ULS
Learn how to use a laser cutter to cut, etch and engrave designs in a variety of materials up to 24" x 18" and up to 3/8" thick in this Safety and Basic Use (SBU) class. Work with acrylic, wood, paper, cardboard, fabric, leather, and even chocolate! Using graphics software like Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, cut intricate designs and engrave highly detailed images at the touch of a button. The sky is the limit with this simple and versatile tool.

Project: Etch a custom dog tag

Prerequisite: Familiarity with graphics software will be helpful

Equipment access: Universal laser cutter

Minimum age: 12

Supervision requirements: During class, all students 8–12 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also enrolled in the class.

When using the laser cutter outside of class time, members 8–12 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian who has passed the SBU.

Safety: Closed-toed shoes are mandatory.

Once you take and successfully pass this class, you can use this equipment for your projects whenever you work at TechShop as a member!